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Watch your fifth grader hone his basic kitchen and measuring skills as he helps you whip up a batch of this soothing, savory soup.

Building a rocket ship is a great way for kids to learn about measuring and construction. It'll fuel their creative side too!

Measure the porosity of rocks by submerging them in water. Measure how much water each rock "drank," by measuring the difference in water volume.

Not only is homemade wrapping paper pretty, but by experimenting with decorative tools, kids are also doing science, art, and small-motor muscle building.

Your child will love these Easter eggs with a soft touch. There are lots of skills at work here, including fine motor, measuring, and patterning!

This fun science fair project idea explains what a circadian rhythm is and explores the types of biological activities that follow a 24 hour cycle in mammals.

Check out this cool science fair idea on why hard fruits become soft and learn how to compare the sugar content between ripe and unripe fruits.

Your kid will practice measuring, cutting and basic stitches by recycling an old t-shirt into a a cute skirt using simple sewing techniques.

Snowman soup is an extra special kind of hot chocolate. Make some snowman soup with your child, and let him practice measuring and mixing this holiday season.

This measurement activity uses feet to compare objects, but not the ones found on rulers and measuring sticks...the feet on your child's own body!

Our baked French toast recipe is particularly tasty on a chilly winter morning. Make our baked French toast recipe with your child to teach them about measuring.

Science fair project that tests how well various sunscreens protect skin from the sunâs ultraviolet radiation by measuring their effect on sun-sensitive paper.

Can you increase the light and plant growth in your garden using mirrors? In this experiment, measure light reflection and find out!

This gluten free recipe for coconut rice is a tasty way to help any picky eater expand her culinary horizons. She'll get great measuring practice along the way!

Science fair project which tests which antacids are most potent by measuring how well they neutralize the acid in lemon juice.

Incorporate some math and science thinking into your annual fall fun with this pumpkin investigation activity! Your child will have a blast investigating various ways of measuring pumpkins, making estimates, taking measurements, and recording their findin

Introduce the idea of measuring weight to your preschooler or kindergartener by making a fun and easy-to-use bungee scale to weigh household objects.

There's more to corn than the sweet yellow kernels. This easy craft project shows you and your kid how to make pretty corn husk flowers using just a few tools.

Our breath is supporting us all of the time, but sometimes we don't even know it! In this activity, your child will discuss how they feel when they focus on their breath and learn tools to help them feel calm and at ease.

Future whistleblowers can learn about product safety standards with this exercise in writing and researching.

Give your second grader a chance to get his feet wet with measurement before he moves onto the more complicated stuff by trying this activity with him at home.

This felt pie craft not only teaches sewing skills, but is a sneaky introduction to elementary math standards like geometry, measurement and estimation.

This Mother's Day, help your child practice math measurement skills with this "mom" recipe card.

Invite your kindergartener to explore the bright new world of measurement by starting out with nonstandard (and tasty!) units, such as gummy bears or worms.

Sure, angles can be confusing. Here's a fun activity to brush up your child's knowledge of these geometry essentials.

Thanksgiving is a time to be with loved ones. It's also a time to chow down! Need help in the kitchen? There's no better helper than an avid fourth grader.

This fun activity encourages your child to develop their skills in not only taking measurements, but also in working with the measurements themselves.

Design a survival kit. Brainstorm various survival scenarios. Address basic human requirements and natural resources. Describe each tool as well uses.

A math project teaches students to use a clinometer to gauge the height of very tall objects like trees & to think of better ways to measure how high they are.

This project examines whether more expensive golf balls translate into better results on the golf course.